USR & Ground Water Quality in New Mexico Michelle Hunter, Chief - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
USR & Ground Water Quality in New Mexico Michelle Hunter, Chief Ground Water Quality Bureau USR Policy Framework NM does not have USR specific rules WQCC discharge permit regulations Underground Injection Control Program NM
USR & Ground Water Quality in New Mexico Michelle Hunter, Chief Ground Water Quality Bureau
USR Policy Framework NM does not have USR specific rules WQCC discharge permit regulations Underground Injection Control Program – NM has primacy
Permitting Considerations All groundwater is protected WQCC standards plus MCLs Geochemical compatibility
Permitting Considerations Infiltration vs. Injection Fresh vs. Reclaimed Wastewater Contingencies Financial & Technical Capacity of Utility
Other Aspects Drinking water – any issues? Disinfection byproducts Emerging contaminants Recharge occurs naturally Regulatory bar higher than for other discharges Link with water resources management
Regulatory Update Rulemaking underway - 20.6.2 NMAC NMED previously worked on ASR Guidance – dust off
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